"Formula 1's New Lens Technology Unveiled: Insight into Champs Live's Procedures"
In the heart of the British Rowing Club Championships, the broadcast team faced a myriad of challenges to bring Champs Live to viewers' screens. From weather uncertainties to complex logistics, the team, led by Broadcast Coordinator Tom Howe and Drone Pilot Anthony Channer, rose to the occasion.
Anthony Channer, fondly referred to as the 'Director and Technical Wizard' in his email signature, found himself grappling with the weather and proximity to Nottingham City Airport. The 2025 Championships were marked by a variety of weather conditions, from sunshine to torrential downpours, and even a close lightning strike near the lake. The rain, however, posed a problem for Anthony as it prevented him from flying the drone due to potential damage and insurance issues.
Despite these challenges, Anthony's goal was clear - to deliver a quality product that immersed viewers in the racing action. His engineering prowess and the implementation of a boat camera played a significant role in Champs Live providing coverage of every metre of the lake. The boat cam allowed viewers to get up close and personal with the rowers, adding a new dimension to the broadcast.
The setup and logistics for more than 40 hours of broadcasting the Championships was a complex task. The team used 12 cameras across the lake, 3000m of fibre optic cables, various staff members, radio talkback across the site, multiple PCs and streaming devices, and a vision mixing desk. Two multi-views were sent to race control for the officials' view of the whole course, while the vision and audio feed was sent to the PA and big screen.
Fergus Mainland interviewed Tom and Anthony about the behind-the-scenes of Champs Live. Tom spoke about the satisfaction of a job well done and the continuous effort to improve and push themselves for the client. He noted that the lenses used at Champs Live would be expected in Formula 1 production, indicating top-tier telephoto and zoom lenses designed for detailed, action-packed coverage from a distance.
Anthony joked about hearing compliments for his drone shots every 30 seconds. He took pleasure in involving everyone and giving them opportunities to see what's happening on the lake. The high-quality camera lenses used during the four days were at minimum HD, with some lenses comparable to those used for Formula 1 coverage.
Tom mentioned the satisfaction of completing the broadcast almost flawlessly from Wednesday to Monday at 21:30. The broadcast team's determination and dedication paid off, providing viewers with an unparalleled view of the British Rowing Club Championships.
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Rowing technology played a crucial role in the broadcast of the British Rowing Club Championships, as Drone Pilot Anthony Channer utilized a boat camera to provide coverage of every metre of the lake. Despite the rain, which prevented him from flying his drone, he aimed to deliver a quality product that immersed viewers in the racing action.
In an interview, Tom, the Broadcast Coordinator, pointed out that the lenses used at Champs Live were of the same caliber as those used in Formula 1 production, demonstrating the high-quality filming equipment used in this sports racing event.
